What do you miss of not being a mom?

I love my kids and could imagine life without them but this is what I miss:
-Having long nails.
-Taking long baths.
-Not having to cook every day.
-A spotless house.
-My libido.
-Going anywhere without taking a hour to get ready.
-Spending all my money on me.
-SLEEP!!!!!

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Friends. Instead I get cabin fever....
I love my son, and wouldn't ever dream of being without him....but its like since he was born no one calls me to do anything. I don't drive, and with the -30 (-9f and colder) + recent 10cm of snow means I get to stay in the house all day everyday, cause its kinda hard to stroll with all the ice n snow.
I feel so lonely all the time. Sorry, having a bit of a moment tonight.

Sleep
Reading novels
Sleep
Wearing my cute heels without pain (they hurt after not wearing them for 9+ months)
Sleep
Sex (kind of)
Sleep
Watching movies
Sleep
Being able to go out for drinks after work
Sleep

Ok, so I guess I just really miss sleep. All the other stuff is small and I'll do again someday., but I'll never again sleep the same comfortable worry-free sleep of a person without children

Spontaneous (sp?) dates with the hubby. We used to go on dates at least once a week. Movies, dinner, shows, drive-in, even picnics. I guess we can do a few of those things when Alyna is a bit older.....I just miss having time with dh to just talk....hmmmm dang now you got me thinkin' lol

I guess I forgot my disclaimer, I adore DS and wouldn't trade motherhood for the world.

Before motherhood DH worked graveyard so that meant 5 days a week I had the WHOLE bed all to MYSELF. Now DH works 2nd/swing shift so I share the bed with DH (and DS when he starts fussing) both of whom snore and are bed hogs...

I was talking about this with my DH yesterday. I miss being worry free. By that I mean only worrying about myself & not the huge responsibility of taking care of another human being. I would not trade my LO for the world tho. She is amazing!!